Emmett's Oyster Bar is a hidden gem just around the corner from the entrance to Pike Place. The restaurant is small, so there can be a line, but if you're dining solo or with one other person, you'll likely get seated pretty quickly. The oysters are the star here. We went for a dozen of fresh oysters and also tried the boiled oysters, though I personally preferred the raw - they were fresh and showcased the different varieties from the Pacific Northwest oysters nicely. Don't skip the caviar martini if you're a martini fan! The caviar on top makes it a unique and memorable drink! We loved this place so much that we came back a second time during our Seattle trip. That's probably the best recommendation I can give! read more

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Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar tried to romance me and it had me in the first half. The oysters? Excellent. The salmon caesar? Genuinely great. For a moment, I thought I'd found one of those Pike Place spots people whisper about like a secret. And then the clam chowder showed up. Being a literal stone's throw from Pike Place Chowder, I wasn't expecting a competition but I was expecting something that at least resembled chowder. Instead, I got a bowel of oatmeal gravy cosplaying as soup, the kind of "just add water" situation you'd see in a Canteen catalog under Institutional Entrées. Honestly, it felt like something you'd be handed in jail as a reminder to reflect on your choices. To make matters worse, there was no sourdough just a bag of sad, existentially confused oyster crackers that looked like they'd given up halfway through being food. This place had the opportunity to be exceptional. The oysters and salmon Caesar set the bar high, but the chowder dragged the whole experience down like an anchor. A terrible dish in an otherwise promising meal and that's what sticks. How they can improve? Start by serving chowder that's actually chowder something with clams, cream, and texture that doesn't require emotional support. Add fresh sourdough instead of penitentiary‑grade crackers. And maybe, just maybe, taste the chowder before sending it out. When you're steps away from one of the most famous chowder spots in the country, the bar isn't just high it's unavoidable. read more

Love their $2 oysters all day, every day. Such a great deal. Do not skip this hole in the wall if you're at Pike Place Market. It was so good we ended up ordering 20 oysters between the two of us. The shrimp and chips were good, though I wish there was a bit more shrimp. I would still come back again. Friendly staff and quick service. The ambiance is a bit dated and the interior could use some improvement. read more

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Since this is my first time back to Seattle in nearly a decade I really wanted to eat some seafood. Saw the sign for oysters so my friend and I decided to come eat here. The place itself is cute however the food was aiite. It wasn't horrible but it wasn't great either. I was pretty disappointed that one of my oysters was practically nonexistent. The chowder was flavorful though. We were trying to figure out what it could be: maybe rosemary or thyme or both but it was yummy. read more

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I am so confused about the poor reviews this place has received because we had a lovely experience. In my humble opinion, we had some phenomenal oysters, delicious fries with some kind of out of this world dill dip, with two great brews served iced cold. The service took a moment but it was only one person by themselves, taking care of around six tables and she was great! We sat outside in the corner, it didn't feel cramped or loud at all and there was an umbrella to provide shade on this sunny day. It was overall a great experience. I'm glad I didn't listen to the Yelp reviews here and read a lot of "must try" lists because this was honestly great. If we didn't have plans later I would have wanted to try more items on the menu but would definitely come back the next time we're in town! read more

Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar - Raw oysters on the 1/2 Shell and fries - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Love oysters. I like to go here because it's really chill! Very good price when you order more than 6 oysters. We had 10. And a ginger beer. Awesomesauce. read more

Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar - Oysters! - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

$2 an oyster, heard that is a great deal! We had ordered raw oysters, clam chowder and fried oyster. Walked in and looked like it was a seat yourself concept, but we weren't sure. The staff was friendly, came by and checked on us often. The raw oysters were pretty decent in size, some were big, some were smaller and some were normal. The clam chowder was okay, darker than what I usually see, more of a rosemary taste to it. The fried oysters were bomb.com! You don't need the dip but I ate it anyways. The seating area was tight, the booth tables looked small. They do have regular tables too. Overall not bad, would skip the clam chowder. read more

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We only got the seasonal oysters on the half shell (unfortunately I cannot remember which ones!) and it was happy hour so it was only 2$ per oyster. The booths are a bit cramped and made me feel a bit claustrophobic, but the overall fisherman-ambiance was very pleasant and the service was very fast. read more

Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar - Raw oysters on the 1/2 Shell - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The oysters here are good and cheap! I'm not oyster connoisseur but I very much enjoyed it for the price ($2 each, all day!!). We got a 1/2 dozen of the agate pearl and another 1/2 dozen of the sea whips The agate pearl oysters had kind of a sweet creamy taste to them while the sea whips was very briny. The oysters were on the smaller side and I did get some shell multiple times. The server was super nice although the food did take a while to come out. read more

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$2 oyster deal! Short wait time + charming old-fashioned sea decor. Oysters were yummy and fresh. read more

Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came in because we saw a sign advertising $2 oysters. There was only one waiter so we sat ourselves. The table was cleared, but it didn't look wiped down. The place was pretty crowded, we assume because of the $2 oyster deal. Our waiter was super busy but amazing. He didn't not have an easy job as the only waiter, but he did check in on us many times with a smile. The Agate Pearl Oysters were $2 each if you ordered at least 1/2 a dozen. The Olympic Wild, Cranberry Creek, and Kumamoto Oysters were $3 each if you ordered at least 1/2 a dozen. We ordered two 1/2 dozens of Agate Pearl Oysters and Fried Oysters for $16.46 with fries for an additional $4.95. We got horseradish for 50 cents. The raw oysters were delicious with the marinara and horseradish sauces. The fried oysters were delicious with their dipping sauce. The fries were alright. The fries were not hot and crispy. Unfortunately, one member of our group did have stomach issues a few hours after the meal. Would return for the raw oysters. read more

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Good ambiance. Small restaurant. Great location near Pike's. The oysters are very good but some of them were far too big to eat comfortably. They also have a good number of drink options. A great place to stop for a between meal snack and drinks. Service was very good. Next door is a dumpling spot if you want something else. read more

Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Quite unhappy with the quality and cost for cod fish and chips. It was essentially all breadcrumbs and very little fish and the chips were really salty. I've been going here since 2005 and prices so expensive for the amount and quality. read more

The service was pretty friendly and helpful. However. I'd skip their chowder in favor of other local ones. Also, though their health rating was excellent, my sister in law had a worm or something in her raw oysters which really put us off. It was unclear if it fell into their platter as they were seated outside, or if it was a bad batch. On the other hand, the broiled oysters were very tasty and the steamers clams were also pretty large and succulent. I think the whole oldest oyster bar means maybe too touristy now and not sure I'd bother to make a special trip for it. read more

Ordered 6 raw oyster medley of two types of oysters. Both were... less than fresh. The clam chowder was bland and over-peppered. Service was slow. read more

Hidden in pike place market! My boyfriend and I had stumbled across Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar out of pure luck. We were feeling pretty spontaneous and a little hungry, so why not haha. We ordered half a dozen oysters ($2 each). Oh my goodness, they were delicious! Fresh, no trace of the ocean at all. They're sourced locally from what I remember and we had two types of oysters. So we did come like 30ish minutes before closing, but our server was extremely nice, attentive and did not disappoint! Usually people would get a little frustrated with their customers because of that reason, yet he took care of us well. Overall a great experience! And I look forward to coming back soon. read more

Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have never been more disappointed. There was no line, no wait, so was very excited to try this place out! Yes, the reviews on this place are 50/50 but what yelp person wouldn't wanna give it a shot? Well, the clam chowder had a hair in it. After 1 hair I was willing to brush it off as maybe it was mine, but after the second one, nope, I couldn't. The clam chowder wasn't even hot, it was like warm at best. The ambiance feels nice, like a classic restaurant from the 1960's. All in all, I would tell you to stay away (and I have never done that before) read more

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I have no idea why this place has such low reviews. I loved my experience here! Unfortunately, this restaurant doesn't have the best location. Although it's located in Pike Place, it's down in a hallway. Rest assured, you should definitely try this place out! They have a deal for $2 per Oysters with a limited purchase of 1/2 a dozen. But trust me, you're gonna want at least a dozen. We had only 1/2 a dozen because we were limited on time. The oysters were fresh and delicious! Their cocktail sauce and home made hot sauce was great with the oysters. The service was good. The employee was very nice and helpful. It didn't take long for our food to come out. The ambiance of the restaurant was good. It gave a classic seafood restaurant feeling. There were plenty of seating and nice setups for booths. I'll definitely be coming back here! read more

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Cozy little restaurant located in the shops adjacent to pike place market. Small menu but has all the necessities. They offer beer and wine. We got there around 5PM on a Sunday and sat at the bar. The bar had about 4 or 5 stools. We each had a seattle Pilsner and I tried the Asian Pear cider. The cider was yummy. We just had some snacks: fries, bread and butter, and a half dozen shuckers choice $2 oysters. The smaller oysters were sweeter (sea spray I believe), and the larger ones were meatier and briny (can't remember what they were called). Everything was great! Their Tabasco was made in house (interesting). Service was good. There was only 1 person serving and bartending. She was attentive and made sure we were all taken care of. Definitely would return for some oysters! read more

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Visit Pike Place Market, watch them throw a fish, buy some Market Spice Tea, stare at the people in the long line at the original Star Bucks, then find the passageway to Emmett Watson's Oyster. Small, cozy and hidden. Accessible via a secret staircase off an alley or through shops across from the Market. $2.50 oysters all day! The broiled oysters and clam chowder are delicious! Emmett Watson was a weekly columnist for the Seattle PI and Emmett loved oysters. if you, too love oysters, give it a try. read more

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A bit surprised at the low rating as i enjoyed my dining experience here. I arrived around lunch and the server was great and the food was good. read more

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This place was on my "should try list" when I came Seattle just before Covid. I got a chance to visit this Seattle trip. I came here first time on Tuesday,,,,, REMINDER! they close on Tuesday! So I tried next day again. I heard this place was pretty famous so exactly Lu ch time was pretty busy. But when I went to just after 13:00, the door was open, but nobody was inside. Some tourists sat outside tables, and nobody at the inside tables. (Actually a guy sat the counter table and had some drink, and he told me they are open and staff will come, no worry) It's cozy place and blue interior is cute. All booth seats, and feels like very classic. Only one staff was working, but he was nice. I had a seat inside and ordered a glass of Pinot Grigio and Emmett's Oyster Bar Special(with cup chowder). Shortly my glass wine served. Then my meal came. 3pcs of fresh oysters, 4pcs shrimps, 2ices of bread, and cup of chowder. Oysters were very fresh and good for my wine, shrimps also good. But I'm not sure the chowder wasn't tasty also looked soup and oil separated, not creamy chowder what I know as a chowder. I was happy to eat good fresh oysters but not satisfied their chowder. read more

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If you're looking for oysters searching "oyster happy hour" like I was, you'll miss the first ever oyster bar in Seattle that offers $2 oysters all day every day. No happy hour needed here, just super fresh oysters sourced from indigenous tribes in the area, from a privately owned indigenous man. Support local people, eat fresh, and enjoy this perfect little find right on pike street. The little creek ones were my favorite, soooo sweet, but the sea whips are worth a try, to taste the difference. I tasted the melon finish, do you? read more

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Came here since there was no line at 5:30 pm on a Sunday. Good: - Staff was nice! Wasn't sure since the reviews weren't great, but we were treated very well and the staff were patient - Good clam chowder, a bit thick but creamy! - The oyster stew was super fresh, just a little too fresh for my mom and very heavy seafood stench Bad: - There were some flies in the corner - Felt like it was expensive for the portion size Overall I felt like this was a good place to get a seafood fix right inside of Pike market, not sure if I'd come again though. read more

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Delicious oysters at what seems to be the best value around at $2 each. Servers are friendly and the atmosphere is fun. Best place to eat and drink at Pikes Market, in my opinion. read more

Absolutely wonderful recommendations from the locals. Delicious oysters, lovely ambience, very kind server/host. Couldn't have been happier! Thank you, Seattle, for another lovely meal. read more

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This is the best little find in the market. Tucked out of the way and cozy. Seafood is always fresh and the new management is doing a terrific job. Place is super clean and the food is great. Give them a try!! read more

Acceptable casual seafood experience. Divey atmosphere. Standard seafood shack items, executed acceptably at prices in line with neighborhood. Service is a bit of a mess (slow, disjointed, etc). Not a destination but acceptable option in area. read more

I'm all about the oysters. The broiled oysters were delicious and the oyster roll was a great rendition of the oyster poor boy. read more

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TLDR; sit at the bar. Jess (the bartender) is amazing. Best oysters for us were the Royal Miyagi and Kumamoto. After disembarking our Alaskan cruise and getting breakfast at Pike Place, my partner and I were ready to get some oysters, so we headed to Emmett Watson's. We arrived 5 minutes before opening and they opened the doors promptly at 11a. We decided to sit at the bar (only 4 stools) and were so glad we did! Jess was our bartender and waitress and helped make this such a wonderful experience! She was extremely knowledgeable about the drinks on tap (REALLY knowledgeable) and guided us thru the oyster selections. She was the perfect balance of friendly and funny. Also, I so appreciated that she would leave us for periods of time to read, talk between ourselves, and enjoy the food. After being subjected to long disembarkation lines and huge crowds at the marketplace, I needed the peace and quiet. But whenever Jess did come around, it was a pleasure to chat with her. We definitely ended up staying longer than planned just to hang out with her lol. I strongly recommend checking out Emmett Watson and grabbing a barstool seat. Our favorite oysters were the Royal Miyagi and Kumamoto. We will be back to try the last oyster on the list that we didn't taste! P.S. they are located just beside the public restrooms and these were the cleanest we found (we utilized 3 different ones). Bonus! read more

Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar - Photo of 2 Royal Miyagi, 2 Kumamoto, and 2 Olympia oysters. - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hidden gem. They are known for their oysters. I think they are hard to find...below the Post Alley (there are stairs) or you can enter from the shopping area by Starbucks. FANTASTIC oysters and steamed mussels (in garlic broth). They have the HOT horseradish, which I appreciate. The mussels come with two slides of their delicious bread to dip in the broth. There are tables, booths, and seating in the bar area. On "nice" days, they also offer outdoor seating. They offer five beers on tap and 7 beers in bottle. A few wines available. read more

Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar - Fresh oysters - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great Experience! My partner and I, being from out of town, were touring Pike Place Market with some of our friends who are locals. They insisted that we had to stop here for oysters, and we just barely made it in 5 minutes before closing. The staff was so gracious as to seat us, welcome us in, and not rush us in the slightest. We ordered a half dozen oysters to which we received 3 kinds of oysters, 2 of each. They were delicious. Fresh. Full of Flavor. I recall that one of the types of oysters was East Coast Oyster, but happen to forget the other 2 kinds. Our server was super friendly and took good care of us despite our last minute appearance. And the restaurant itself has a homey and welcoming vibe. I'd recommend this place to anyone. read more

Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best clam chowder I've ever had. And I've been around a long time and had many bowls.

Oysters were excellent. Fresh and delicious. This is a hole in the wall place next to the market and worth going. Reasonable prices as well read more

If you have the pleasure of visiting this cozy establishment and are lucky enough to have Jess as your server, well ... buckle up because you are in for a TREAT! The oysters were all fantastic but Jess was the real cherry on top. She spoiled us rotten during our visit and walked us through each app/dish so we would have the best experience. Oysters, clam chowder and fish and chips were all outstanding. 10/10 for the restaurant and 15/10 for Jess! read more

Looking for oysters at the market and this place was recommended by a local. Great service. Very friendly. The oysters were delicious. My friend enjoyed the clam chowder (and he's. A chef) and my other friend had the salmon soup. We all very much enjoyed the meal and the prices were reasonable. read more

Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar - Finished oysters - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Local oysters harvested by two different tribes. So delicious! Small business is always the best choice. read more

Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar - Dozen Raw oysters on the 1/2 Shell - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I wanted some oysters and this place is called an oyster bar so I got some here! I told them I preferred bigger ones and the server recommended the regular oysters over their seasonal ones. The regular ones were half of one type of oyster and half of another type. They were some nice and big oysters! read more

Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar - Half a dozen regular oysters. Two types here - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was apprehensive at first due to the lower reviews but chalked it up to tired staff or pushy tourists. My experience was great. I walked in around 315, place was pretty empty except for outside where every table was taken. We were seated inside in one of their little booths. It's an older place, so just know that the booths are small but accommodating. I reviewed the menu and promptly ordered my beer and a dozen raw oysters. The beer was out in about five minutes, and the oysters were about 10 minutes behind the beer. The oysters were good. The restaurant gives you three different kinds. I liked the mid at the best but the other two were still really good. I highly recommend Emmitt's. read more

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This place is under new ownership, so I think a lot of the negative reviews are from the old regime. The owner himself waited on us and the oysters were great. We had a nice, not too sweet Riesling, a dozen oysters on the half shell and 6 fried. The fried oysters came with a chipotle sauce that was very good. Look forward to visiting again next time we're in town. read more